Hancock Holiday Happenings

12/12/2024

Big Buzz Blog - December 2024

Can you buh-LEEEVE all the holiday happenings this season!? Whew!! As a service to our readers, here is a list of whats, whens, and wheres for events around the area. Happy holidays, y'all!

- by Dena Temple

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Friday, December 13

Christmas on Coleman / Food Truck Friday
5-8 pm | Coleman Avenue, Waveland | Free
Enjoy a delicious dinner from an array of food vendors 5-8 pm. The Waveland holiday parade rolls at 6 pm, followed by caroling on the Town Green.

Saturday, December 14

A Soulful Christmas
9am-noon | 100 Men Hall, 303 Union St. | Free
Enjoy music, a hot breakfast, games, and selfies with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Reservations required.

Holiday Art Market
10am - 2 pm | Arts, Hancock County, 405 Blaize Ave. | Free
This open-air art market may include original works, prints, giftable art, mixed media, fiber arts, jewelry, pottery, and more. Surprise someone with a one-of-a-kind treasure for the holidays and support our vibrant arts community.

Santa Stroll
11 am - 7 pm | Old Town BSL | Free
Enjoy holiday events all over town, from costume contest to a unique HO-HO-HO competition - and of course, a parade! Follow the link for the full schedule of events hosted all over Old Town.

Christmas on the Town Green
4-7:30 pm | Town Green, Diamondhead | Free
The Diamondhead Christmas parade starts at The Club at Diamondhead and ends at the Diamondhead Town Green, where Santa and Mrs. Claus, the Choo Choo train, a Snaparazzi photo booth, Christmas characters, snacks, letters to Santa, and face painting await.

Live Nativity
6-7 pm | First Baptist Church, 141 Main St. | Free
Enjoy the true meaning of Christmas at the church's touching tribute to the birth of Jesus, which features live actors and animals.

Juried Art Exhibition and Holiday Potluck
6-8:30 pm | Arts, Hancock County, 405 Blaize Ave. | Free
Juried art exhibition will conclude with the organization's annual holiday party, where the winners are announced. Refreshments provided - bring a holiday dish to share. Use link to RSVP.

Tuesday, December 17

Holiday Tree Celebration
6-7:30 pm | Kiln Library, 17065 Highway 603 | Free
View all the Kiln entries in the tree decorating competition and enjoy refreshments, crafts, and photos with Santa!

Thursday, December 19

Holiday Cookie Decorating
5-7 pm | The Loft, 108 S. Beach Blvd. | $40
Custom decorated cookies make great gifts! Enjoy this class, hosted by Little Bird Bakery. The bar will be serving cocktails and charcuterie.

Holiday Tree Celebration
6-7:30 pm | Diamondhead Library, 4545 Shepherd Square | Free
View all the Diamondhead entries in the tree decorating competition and enjoy refreshments, crafts, and photos with Santa!

Saturday, December 21

Winter Solstice Handmade Parade and Bonfire
6-8 pm | Arts, Hancock County, 405 Blaize Ave. | Free
Celebrate the longest night of the year by joining this walking parade from the Arts building down Washington Street, where a beach bonfire awaits. Bring or make your own lantern! Enjoy pizza, music, and a holiday vibe. Use link above to register (required).

Old Soul Fashioned Christmas
7:30-9:30 pm |100 Men Hall, 303 Union St. | $25
Share holiday joy at this event sponsored by Old Soul Bourbon. Ugly sweater / holiday themed costume contest, old fashioned cocktails made with Old Soul Bourbon, and live music from Flow Tribe and Nonc Nu and the Wild Matous. Use link above for tickets.

Sunday, December 22

Christmas Concert at The Loft
3-6 pm | 108 S. Beach Blvd.
Enjoy your favorite holiday music from Andree & The Giants and Jimmy Bellew and get in the holiday spirit with cocktails, beer bucket specials, and charcuterie boards

Saturday, December 28

4th Annual Annual Matzo Ball
6:30-8:30 pm |100 Men Hall, 303 Union St. | $20
Oy to the world! Our annual Hanukkah celebration features great food (including potato latkes), shopping, music by Meryl Zimmerman & the Miracles, and the lighting of the Hanukkah menorah. A large matzo ball will be thrown in celebration of all winter holidays from Hanukkah, Las Posadas, Winter Solstice, Soyal, Christmas and Kwanzaa. Ticket link above; $20 in advance.

Tuesday, December 31

Early Bird New Year's Eve Party
3-6 pm | The Loft, 108 S. Beach Blvd. |
Can't make it to midnight but still want to party like a rock star? Enjoy craft cocktails, beer bucket specials, and charcuterie boards, plus music by Andree and the Giants. Call 504-701-0980 to reserve your table.

6th Annual New Year's Eve Oyster Drop
7pm - 12 am | 200 North Beach Blvd. | Free
Party like it's 2025 at our annual block party with music by the Chee Weez and Category 6, then firerworks and the famous oyster drop at midnight. VIP tickets for the balcony at 200 North Beach are available; call (228) 342-1966 for details.